“If thy brother sin against thee . . .” By request, this article is being reprinted from TORCH AND TRUMPET of February 1960. The aim of the article is to refute the mistaken idea that one may teach, preach, or write publicly and then insist that no criticism or refutation may be voiced openly until […]
My purpose in writing these lines is, primarily, to call attention to a nomination for a teaching position at Calvin Seminary and one reason why I am convinced that it should be open to very serious question, and secondarily, in so doing. also to give somewhat of a review of a book that the nominee in […]
The 1973 CRC Synod received a report on “Women in Ecclesiastical Office” together with a recommendation from all but one of the committee that Synod adopt the following: “The practice of excluding women from ecclesiastical office cannot conclusively be defended on Biblical grounds.” Instead of adopting the above recommendation, Synod decided: 1. To refer the entire […]
The deplorable decision of the 1973 CRC Synod on Homosexuality is familiar to readers of THE OUTLOOK, In tl1is article, Rev. Ring Star contrasts the Sodom of Report 42 (Acts of Synod 1973, pp. 609–633) with that which he finds in the Bible. Rev. Star (emeritus) is affiliated with the Cottonwood Heights Christian Reformed Church of Jenison, […]
From one of our readers (Mr. P. H. Vander Werff, Thamesford, Ontario) we received the following interesting letter on how evolution can lead astray those who follow its principles: Out of “Echoes from Holland” (The Banner, May 11. ’73, p. 11) one would get the impression that Dr. Kuitert does not teach evolution. This is a […]
Once again, Miss Johanna Timmer of Holland, Michigan, addresses herself to the proposed Form for the Baptism of Children. In 1971, the CRC Synod decided to permit the use of this form on a trial basis for three years with a view to eventual adoption by Synod (Acts of Synod, 1971, p. 40). It may be […]
THE AMERICANIZATION OF A CONGREGATION by Elton J. Bruins. Eerdmans Publishing Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan. 1970, pp. 122. $2.95, paperback. Reviewed by Rev. Jerome Julien pastor of the Faith Christian Reformed Church of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This book is a delightful one to read if you are interested in the history of our ecclesiastical forefathers […]
Registering an extremely serious charge against leaders in the AACS movement, Rev. Peter De Jong, pastor of the Christian Reformed Church of Dutton, Michigan, states in this article: “Despite the fact that the Lord has warned us that without holiness no man shall see Him or inherit His kingdom, our consideration of many of the […]
In 1973 the CRC Synod adopted a number of “Guidelines for Understanding the Nature of Ecclesiastical Office and Ordination” (Acts of Synod 1973, pp. 62–64). These “Guidelines” were printed in the April issue of THE OUTLOOK. Synod also decided at that time to appoint a new committee to study the implications of those “Guidelines,” especially as […]